The Battle of Fontenoy a Historical Poem
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THE BATTLE OF FONTENOY. 19 The glittering wreath of glory seems to fade, Of which those martial brows were once so proud, And withering, perish in the blighting shade That closes round them like a thunder cloud. France travails in the anguish of defeat, While Saxe, disheartened, urges on the King The wisdom of a quick and safe retreat, The risk, the danger, that delay might bring. Then Erin's voice amid the gloom is heard A trumpet call to arms a rallying cry, And hope revives at each inspiring... word Which breathes resolve to conquer or to die. " Hold ! hold ! all is not lost, for in reserve There yet remain to France three thousand men, Who ne'er from fire or steel or death will swerve, If they with England once can close again ; Then by the honour of your crown, Sire, Let them of sweet revenge obtain the chance, And ere you give the order to retire, Give them, at least, the order to advance. " The king assents. Behold the gallant band Comes dashing fiercely in upon the scene, And with bold front takes up its fearless stand, The beaten and the conquering hosts between.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
THE BATTLE OF FONTENOY. 19 The glittering wreath of glory seems to fade, Of which those martial brows were once so proud, And withering, perish in the blighting shade That closes round them like a thunder cloud. France travails in the anguish of defeat, While Saxe, disheartened, urges on the King The wisdom of a quick and safe retreat, The risk, the danger, that delay might bring. Then Erin's voice amid the gloom is heard A trumpet call to arms a rallying cry, And hope revives at each inspiring... word Which breathes resolve to conquer or to die. " Hold ! hold ! all is not lost, for in reserve There yet remain to France three thousand men, Who ne'er from fire or steel or death will swerve, If they with England once can close again ; Then by the honour of your crown, Sire, Let them of sweet revenge obtain the chance, And ere you give the order to retire, Give them, at least, the order to advance. " The king assents. Behold the gallant band Comes dashing fiercely in upon the scene, And with bold front takes up its fearless stand, The beaten and the conquering hosts between.
What to read after The Battle of Fontenoy a Historical Poem?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by W J Corbet to read onlineMoreLess
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